Chef

Orchard Care Homes; Eckington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discounts

Recognition schemes

Making a Difference award

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. is seeking a skilled Chef to lead the kitchen at Eckington Court Nursing Home, Eckington, Sheffield.

You will plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals, supervise a dedicated team, manage food orders, stock levels and equipment, and ensure the kitchen meets safety guidelines. Working with the Home Manager and care staff, you will create meals that respect dietary needs and textures, maintain cleaning schedules, and uphold Orchard's Good Food Guide.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of texture-modified diets and food allergens.
• Understanding of HACCP, Health & Safety and COSHH.
• Ability to lead and supervise a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook meals that are nutritious and tailored to residents' preferences and dietary needs.
• Supervise the kitchen team and manage food orders and stock.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and hygiene to meet Food Safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and infection prevention policies.
• Source ingredients from approved suppliers and manage stock rotation.
• Ensure kitchen is kept clean and equipment maintained.

Job description

Location

Eckington Court Nursing Home

7 Penny Engine Ln, Eckington, Sheffield S21 4BF

Care HomeChef / Cook

Rates of Pay: £15.25 per hour

Introduction to the role

A talented Chef can bring to life a few ingredients that evoke memories of the past and bring warmth to an individual.

Orchard values its kitchen staff, and we reward colleagues with training, support and the freedom to cook up a storm.

Working with the Home Manager and care staff, you will create nutritious and balanced meals that cater for the individual needs of those living in the home. You will supervise a dedicated team to prepare daily meals, manage the food orders, stock levels and maintenance of vital equipment.

Following food safety guidelines, you will ensure the kitchen is fit for purpose and able to complete the daily meals on time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• To plan, prepare and cook a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centres around the individuals’ preferences, requests or any special dietary requirements, to follow Orchard Care Homes’ Good Food Guide and, where appropriate, make amendments after authorisation from the Support Centre.
• To be active and encouraging, provide advice and guidance for the team ensuring the Care Home is a friendly, supportive working environment.
• To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH, Environmental Health, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
• Implement, monitor and maintain cleaning schedules that meet the requirements of the Food Safety Manual, and ensure that all areas of the kitchen are immaculately clean. This will include the washing up of pots, pans and dishes when required.
• Ensure sufficient food stocks are ordered and received from approved suppliers and that stock rotation is taking place to maintain optimum freshness of all foodstuffs ensuring the highest quality expected within Orchard Care Home.
• Knowledge of texture modified diets and food allergens
• Knowledge of modified diets and creating specific meal plans to suit an individual’s needs.

Everything You’ll Love

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as
• ‘Making a Difference” award and
• Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an
• Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Orchard Healthcare Group

For more than 15 years, Orchard Healthcare Group has been dedicated to delivering exceptional care for older people and being an active, trusted part of the local community. We are committed to delivering care we would want for our own families.

We invest in our people and support continuous professional development, offering a wide range of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.